Lean Specialist Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Implementing Lean principles into the organisation through coaching and running rapid improvement events
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Daily interactions, no two days are the same. Some days are challenging and help stretch and grow my capabilities
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed existing skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Varied, some course leaders are very organised, helpful and give useful feed back. Others seem to not care and are more interested in the research opportunities at the university for them.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
All the support i need or want
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
some, but i am quite independent so i feel they respect that. I could get more support if i needed it or asked for it
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
somewhat, When starting the course i was working in a QC laboratory and the course felt more relevant to the role. Since moving into my Lean Specialist role i have not seen as much of a connection, but as my role is to support scientists it helps me with understanding
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes, but i do not get involved
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
really supportive employer, attracts the best talent, good rates of pay and benefit package. Supportive and inclusive workplace
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Sell your self, be honest, research the AstraZeneca "values and behaviours" interview process
